The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) exam validates a foundational understanding of the AWS Cloud: core services, security, pricing and support. It’s built for beginners and non-technical roles, and it’s a common first step toward associate-level AWS certifications.
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Key takeaways
- 65 questions (50 scored, 15 unscored) in 90 minutes.
- A passing score of 700 on a 100–1,000 scale.
- The exam fee is $100.
- No prerequisites. About 6 months of AWS exposure is recommended.
USA AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam: Quick Facts
- Exam code
- CLF-C02
- Questions
- 65 (50 scored)
- Time
- 90 minutes
- Passing
- 700 / 1000
- Fee
- $100
- Valid for
- 3 years
AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam Domains
| Domain | Weight |
|---|---|
| Cloud Concepts | 24% |
| Security and Compliance | 30% |
| Cloud Technology and Services | 34% |
| Billing, Pricing and Support | 12% |
How to Pass the AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam
- Learn the shared responsibility model inside out.
- Know what each core service does: EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Lambda, CloudFront, IAM, CloudTrail and CloudWatch.
- Understand the pricing models (On-Demand, Reserved, Savings Plans, Spot) and the support plans.
- Use AWS Skill Builder’s free training, then take timed drills with our practice test.
Next step in security? See CompTIA Security+ and CISSP.
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How many questions are on the AWS Cloud Practitioner exam?
65 multiple-choice or multiple-response questions, 50 of which are scored, in 90 minutes.
Full answer →Is the AWS Cloud Practitioner exam hard?
It’s the easiest AWS certification. Most beginners pass with 2–6 weeks of study.
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